Announcements

December 05, 2007

Statewide: Gamblers Anonymous helps bring together people with gambling problems to help them stop gambling while helping other compulsive gamblers do the same as well as offer support and information to spouses, family members and friends. Meetings held throughout the state and Western Massachusetts. 800-266-1908, for information.

Areawide : The Community Outreach Office of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut is offering 2008 Braille calendars free of charge. For information, call 860-289-1971.

Areawide : The Connecticut Hospice Inc. is in need of volunteers. For information, call Pat Corradino at 203-315-7510 or e-mail pnowak@hospice.com.

Areawide: Al-Anon/Alateen meetings are available to families and friends of people who have a problem with drinking alcohol. For information on a meeting near you, call, 888-825-2666 or www.ct-al-anon.org.

Areawide: The VNA Health Care Hospice Program is seeking volunteers to work serving the needs of terminally ill people and their families in the greater Hartford area. Volunteers assist families by offering companionship and support to patients, doing errands, and providing transportation. Volunteers are also needed to assist with community education, fund raising, and office support services. Training includes seven two-hour sessions held at VNA Health Care, 103 Woodland St., Hartford. Call Pat Wilson at 860-525-7001 for additional information.